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Service notice - Sailing Cancellations - Adverse Weather

Posted:   Sunday, January 25, 2026

Updated: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:14 am

To ensure the safety of our customers and crew, the following sailings between Prince Rupert - Skidegate (Graham Island) must be cancelled for today, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, as a result of Environment Canada’s severe weather forecast for high winds and wave height in the Hecate Strait.

Cancelled Sailing Monday, January 26:
10:00 pm departing Prince Rupert

Cancelled Sailing Tuesday, January 27:
8:30 am departing Skidegate (Graham Island)

Other sailings on this route are expected to proceed as scheduled, starting with the 6:30 pm departure from Prince Rupert on Tuesday, January 27.

If you have a booking on one of these cancelled sailings, you will hear from our Customer Service Centre to let you know if we can fit you on an alternate sailing later today, or if your booking must be cancelled. In the case of a cancellation, we will refund your fees and/or fares. Click here for more information about bookings on cancelled sailings.

For up-to-date sailing and departure information, visit bcferries.com, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.

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